Value Stream Manager-Strata in Goleta, CA

The PositionValue Stream Manager - Strata Healthcare / Health Services - SpecialtiesMaterials Management - Supply Chain Full-timeUnited States - California - Goleta Bonus Eligible - YesOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - NoCandidate Experience5+ to 7 years of experienceManagement Experience Required - YesMinimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - OccasionallyCandidate Screening QuestionsDo you have 3+ years leadership experience?Do you have knowledge of computerized inventory management systems, MRP II, ASK ManMan and SAP?Do you have familiarity with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and CAL OSHA requirements?More About the PositionVisa Candidates Considered - NoDetailed Bounty DescriptionPosition Description Manages value streams to achieve production quality, output, and cost efficiency targets through the effective use of value stream resources. Ensures production schedules, delivery dates, and standard labor cost targets are met. Performs capacity planning to meet forecast demand and other independent demands as required. Provides regular updates on value stream performance. Develops and manages cost center budgets and departmental/employee objectives and performance evaluations. Supports and deploys lean tools including continuous improvement events and DMAIC. Ensures all activities are in compliance with Quality System requirements. Position Responsibilities1. Manages production quality, output, and cost effectiveness within the value streams to meet production schedules, delivery dates and standard labor cost targets. 2. Leads the various internal value streams to achieve the Operations Annual Operating (AOP) plan, objectives and CFQ targets. 3. Maintains an effective organization and positive working environment; ensures that work centers are appropriately staffed and that employees are properly qualified and trained. Manages functions to ensure that activities are performed in compliance with Quality System requirements and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies. 4. Supports and deploys lean manufacturing practices and tools through training and leadership of continuous improvement events, Departmental Display Board Meetings, use of Departmental Kaizen Boards, and DMAIC methodology. Meets annual continuous improvement objectives. 5. Recommends revision of methods, equipment, tooling and/or materials to maintain maximum quality and efficiency in performance of production employees, while minimizing costs and lead times. 6. Provides input to standard labor cost estimates and supports engineering project teams by recommending process methods and flows. 7. Ensures availability of adequate work-in-process inventory levels and assembly safety stock. 8. Works closely with supply chain group to ensure manufacturing priorities are communicated and achieved. 9. Ensures that facilities, tooling and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated to maximize work center output, and to provide safe working conditions. 10. Responsible for establishing performance objectives for employees, for routinely providing performance feedback as required, and for providing formal performance reviews. 11. Identifies resources necessary including employees, tooling, equipment, facilities, work-in-process and lower level inventories to meet production demand. Ensures that all internal value streams have an active Capacity Resource Plan. Recommends hiring and release of production and other support employees based on existing and planned demand. Controls cost in accordance with AOP. 12. Ensures that the value streams support new product introductions with employees, equipment availability and materials as required. 13. Provides daily updates at Visual Leadership Meetings on identified line metrics, status, and issues. 14. Recommends and implements training programs to address skill requirements necessary to facilitate internal promotions and job satisfaction to maximize productivity of production employees. As applicable, provides cross-training for production employees to ensure back-up personnel exist for all key positions. 15. Advises Value Stream management regarding changes in plans, demand and problems concerning all value streams. Basic Qualifications- B.S. or B.A. degree in technical field and minimum 5 year's experience OR MS or MA with minimum 3 year's experience- 5+ years experience in production and/or material management- 3+ years leadership experience- Proficiency with Excel and Word.- Working knowledge of data base programs- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Very good math skills- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills- Knowledge of computerized inventory management systems, MRP II, ASK ManMan and SAP preferred- Familiarity with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and CAL OSHA requirements regarding health and safety Desired/Preferred Qualifications - Lean manufacturing experience preferred.- Inventory management experience preferred.- Manufacturing clean room environment preferredSkills and Certifications(bold if required)MRP II, ASK ManMan and SAPDescription of the Ideal CandidateBasic Qualifications - B.S. or B.A. degree in technical field and minimum 5 year's experience OR MS or MA with minimum 3 year's experience- 5+ years experience in production and/or material management- 3+ years leadership experience- Proficiency with Excel and Word.- Working knowledge of data base programs- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Very good math skills- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills- Knowledge of computerized inventory management systems, MRP II, ASK ManMan and SAP preferred- Familiarity with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and CAL OSHA requirements regarding health and safety Desired/Preferred Qualifications - Lean manufacturing experience preferred.- Inventory management experience preferred.- Manufacturing clean room environment preferred (click to respond)Listing originally posted at http